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Emphysema *Walls of the alveoli break down, the lungs lose elasticity. Patient will develop a hypoxic drive. This patient will breathe based on the levels of oxygen in their system instead of the levels of carbon dioxide. *Amount of surface area has been reduced for respiratory exchange.

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Chronic Bronchitis Bronchiole lining is inflamed and excess mucus is formed Cilia have been damaged or destroyed

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Black Lung Coal worker's pneumoconiosis – due to the inhalation of coal dust. Enlarged heart – suffer from right side heart failure.

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Black Lung

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pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis

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Asthma Can be triggered by an allergic reaction, pollutants, infection, exercise, etc. Young and old can have this Can be episodic There is an over production of thick mucus that close down the small passages restricting air flow.

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Pulmonary Embolism Clot from venous circulationClot from venous circulation Passes through right side of the heartPasses through right side of the heart Lodges in pulmonary circulationLodges in pulmonary circulation Shuts off blood flow past part of alveoliShuts off blood flow past part of alveoli

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Respiratory Emergencies in Infants & Children Croup/EpiglottitisCroup/Epiglottitis –Management Blow-by oxygenBlow-by oxygen Assist ventilations as neededAssist ventilations as needed Do not excite patientDo not excite patient DO NOT look or stick anything in the throatDO NOT look or stick anything in the throat Cool night air or steam from a shower may help a child with croupCool night air or steam from a shower may help a child with croup Consider ALS interceptConsider ALS intercept